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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,518.56, 563,917.68 and 179,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,518.56, 563,917.68 and 179,664.80 is: 269,086.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,518.56 : 563,917.68 = 179,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,518.56/563,917.68 = 179,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,518.56x = 563,917.68 × 179,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,518.56x = 101,316,157,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,316,157,193.66/376,518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,086.75

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